Tag: The Sokoto Caliphate

214 years ago, the Sokoto Caliphate was one of the largest empires in Africa. This was developed as a result of Fulani jihadists in the now Northern Part of Nigeria. The famous Usman Dan Fodio founded it in 1804 and despite refusing the title ‘Sultan’ he is known as the first Sultan of Sokoto/sarkin musulmi (commander … Continue reading Culture Trip | The Sokoto Caliphate